One of the BBC's most celebrated crime dramas, set on the breathtaking Shetland Isles, is available to stream for free. The series, which first aired in 2013, has garnered a devoted following and shows no signs of slowing down.
About Shetland
Shetland is a British crime drama television series produced by ITV Studios for BBC Scotland. It originally premiered on BBC One in 2013 and ran for nine series until 2022. The show is based on the novels of Ann Cleeves and adapted by David Kane.
The first seven series starred Douglas Henshall as DI Jimmy Pérez, with Ashley Jensen taking over as DI Ruth Calder from the eighth series onward. The cast also includes Alison O'Donnell, Steven Robertson, Lewis Howden, and Anne Kidd, among many others.
Henshall won the 2016 BAFTA Scotland award for Best Actor, and the series itself received the award for Best TV Drama.
Series 10 and Beyond
The synopsis for the most recent series reads: 'The team discover that the body of the retired social worker has been out in the elements for a number of days. The case will see Tosh and Calder excavate the victim’s life, past and present, as well as the lives of those who knew her. They soon begin to uncover dark secrets and terrible deeds at the heart of this close-knit community.'
Series 10 saw Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell reprising their central roles. They were joined by series regulars including Steven Robertson (DC Sandy Wilson), Lewis Howden (Sgt Billy McCabe), Anne Kidd (pathologist Cora McLean), Angus Miller (Donnie, Tosh’s partner), Conor McCarry (PC Alex Grant), and Eubha Akilade (PC Lorna Burns).
The crime drama has accumulated a cult following, with one fan describing it as 'hands down, the best crime drama on television'.
Upcoming Series 11
Shetland will return for series 11 in November of this year, with filming having taken place in the spring, the BBC reports. The BBC's commissioning editor Gaynor Holmes said the latest instalment is full of twists and turns, overseen by lead screenwriter Paul Logue.
Holmes commented: 'Paul Logue has once again spun a gripping, atmospheric story, with the wild beauty of the Shetland Isles at its heart. Alison and Ashley lead our stellar core cast who are joined by a brilliant line-up of guest stars and supported by a crew whose craft and passion shine through in every frame—together showcasing Scotland on screen at its very best.'
Shetland is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.
